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Mr. Garry Allighan
asked the Minister of Labour how many boys have, on call-up, opted for the mines in preference to the Services since the ballot was abolished in May.
Mr. Ness Edwards
The number of young men registered under the National Service Acts since May, 1945, who have opted for underground coalmining employment is approximately 900.